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20 MAR 2021

Council agrees: don’t move the boat ramp

At Kiama Council’s March Meeting, councillors voted unanimously to support a revised submission from staff on the draft Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Framework. The amendments agreed to strengthened the wording in the submission opposing the relocation of the boat ramp to, “Council is not supportive of the relocation on the basis that the existing location and supporting infrastructure is considered appropriate and adequate for the location. “In addition, the proposed relocation of the boat ramp appears to contradict the guidelines and safety considerations for boat ramps as stated in Transport for NSW’s Maritime Boat Ramp Facility Guidelines, specifically in regards to proximity to trailer parking, open space and public swimming areas.” While supporting a balance of commercial, recreational and tourism industries and uses around the harbour, Council’s submission highlights a number of other specific concerns with the Draft Framework, including: • complex and conflicting land management arrangements • access to the waterfront, in particular the Blowhole Rock Pool • reviewing, repairing and embellishing the full harbour seawall. The submissions says that

History lost in Jerrara fire

A week after their enormous shed was enveloped in an inferno, the Gregory family of Jerrara Road are still coming to terms with the loss of an eclectic collection gathered over fifty years. “It was basically a private museum, full of vintage and classic motorcycles, memoraCouncil is supportive of it, and I’ve heard people say engaging people’s attention. further investigations into why are we worried about it? “Getting everyone engaged bilia and all kinds of things,” says Rebecca Gregory, on smaller scale breakwaWell, if all of a sudden some is always quite a complex behalf of her parents Gordon ter extensions or groyne money does come up we process, they certainly did and Gay. installation at the entrance want to have the right plan in as best as they could given They included items as of the harbour to improve place.” COVID. and protect existing harbour Deputy Mayor Andrew “Often people don’t become diverse as a 150 year old washing machine, clocks, a infrastructure. Sloan cautioned understand- fully engaged until they feel Rolling Stones signed guitar, “This submission speaks to ing that Council was not the like there is something they a 1950s coffee maker, jukeall of the concerns that I have final decision maker. could potentially lose.” heard,” said Councillor Neil “Whilst we were unaniJust over 200 submissions boxes, pinball machines, a pair of Mick Doohan’s gloves, Reilly at the Meeting. mous with our opposition were received from the puband much more. Councillor Matt Brown to the relocation of the boat lic on the Draft, and Transsaid that a lot of hard work ramp and various other port NSW’s Kiama Harbour had gone into getting a colfactors here, we aren’t in fact Revitalisation Project Team laborative response, “We, as the decision maker, although is now reviewing and identia council, wanted to try and I’m sure they will pay a lot fying issues raised. put forward a joint submisof attention to the Council’s The consultation summary sion to encapsulate as best submission. will provide a response to we could a community view “I’d like to make it clear issues rather than individual to go forward.” that it’s not a decision being submissions, and the comCouncillor Mark Way, who made tonight to not move the munity will be notified when has championed keeping the boat ramp. That will be up to the summary is available. boat ramp where it is, was the RMS over time.” Council’s submission is also pleased with the result. Acting General Manager available now on “I know it doesn’t have any Jessica Rippon notes the www.kiama.nsw.gov.au funding dollars attached to Draft has been successful in

“It was their pride and joy, and they loved sharing it with people. There were people here every day,” she says. At least 80 motorbikes were at the heart of the collection, including a 1940 Indian Chief with a side car in immaculate condition (below), a BSA from the 1950s, a 1980 Honda CB1100R and a 1972 Norton Commando. “There were bikes that weren’t even ours, as people loved the place so much they left them for display or storage,” says Rebecca. “It is such a loss to history, as the things can never be replaced.” The shell-shocked family

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Kiama High is holding its first school play in over 20 What’s On is compiled years, with a production of by Jack Wallner. Mary Poppins: The New If you have any events Musical. coming up, please The show will include contact him on jack@ almost 40 students from Year thebuglenewspaper.com.au 7 to Year 12, including 17 as or 0491 686 975. main cast members. Items are published The others are involved at the Editor’s discretion. in the dance, music, art and backstage aspects of the production. “We have kids of all ages from each year in the cast which is terrific,” says Louise Luke, KHS music teacher and School Musical Director, who is also School Band Coordinator and the Head Teacher Wellbeing “The kids have been amazing, working tirelessly with two rehearsal afternoons a week since October last year. “Putting on a play after all this time is new to the High School, so we are the trail-

blazers in our own way. “I think it’ll gain momentum so hopefully we can hold one every two years.” There has been a major community effort in getting the show ready, with KHS staff from different faculties helping out with their specialist skills. Past students are also getting involved. “We have quite a few ex-students coming to help out, which includes Emilija Tanner who is our costume designer and is working amazingly hard to get each piece done, as well as half of the 16-piece orchestra organised for the production,” says Ms Luke “The community involvement and support from the High School has been so important for the production, as we are trying to keep the musical as local as possible

with lighting, costumes and design. “It’s going to be a great couple of nights. “The kids are putting themselves out there and going above and beyond and I am so proud of them.” Friday 26 and Saturday 27 March, Kiama High Hall, 7pm. There is a matinee on the Saturday at 1.30pm. Tickets $15 or $45 for a family of four. Buy them at www.trybooking.com/events/ landing?eid=725287 Or scan this QR Code

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Become a Lighthouse After taking time to consider the results of the survey it did into our region’s mental health, the Kiama and District Stronger Community group is beginning to roll out multiple initiatives to improve overall mental health in our region. The first will be an information session at the Kiama Leagues Club for representatives of the many community groups in the area. “This is to introduce our Lighthouse Program, which is being steered by HSC Global (a locally based business conducting mental health training for big businesses), Maggie Dent and Monty Badami,” says

Cameron. “The idea of the program is to have those community groups nominate a mental health officer as an additional member of their executive. “They would then receive training through the Lighthouse Program so they could go back to their organisation and focus on measures to improve mental health.” In addition, a youth event is being organised for the last night of Mental Health Week on 17 April and something bigger later in the year. “Our survey found the kids really wanted more youth events, so our youth team are organising a concert and

a Youth Fest on 10 July at the Pavilion. Essentially it is going to be an information session, with talks and entertainment,” says Cameron. Information on these initiatives will be in future editions. Funding for these projects is continuing to flow in, with the latest contributions being $1300 from the opening of Emily Herbert’s Miss Arda bar and mezze venue on Terralong Street, and $10,000 donated by Dartanyon Development, owners of the old Kiama Cove Motel.

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From the Acting GM

Since I have commenced in the Acting GM role, Council’s budget and financial sustainability continues to be a key priority and focus. Changes have already been made to reporting lines, personnel and resources to ensure that our team is able to make the required corrections and enhancements needed to deliver our 21/22 budget, Financial Statements and Long Term Financial Plan. I want to reassure the community that we are heading in the right direction and acknowledge that changes and

improvements do need to be made and will be ongoing. We are also working through the impact that COVID has had on the organisation and the initial costs of the new Blue Haven facility. Our organisation needs to continue to ensure that we live within our means. Therefore a full review of both our operational and capital budget is already occurring, with potential savings being identified. As part of the delivery of our 21/22 budget the community will be informed of proposed changes which ensure ongoing sustainability of the organisation. Primarily changes will be to our capital program, recognising some projects that have not yet been delivered in this financial year. We are already heading in the right direction with corrective action identified and implemented, with further review ongoing. This year our budget process will also take a new

form, including detailed Councillor workshops and engagement with our managers. I know that the community has raised concerns with our Financial Statements being delayed for the last three years and I acknowledge and agree that this is unacceptable and cannot continue into the future. Therefore since commencing in my role a plan for the delivery of our statements has already been presented to our Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and discussions are ongoing with our external auditor to ensure deadlines are met. I would like to reassure the community that we are already making rapid changes and improvements in our budget preparation and long term financial plan, even though we are in an interim period. We are working closely and in alignment with Councillors to set the future direction for the organisation.

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bedroom). Keith and Judy Watson, Warren Simpson and Mark Greaves (chair) will initially make up this sub-committee. “Police and Council officers have agreed that most issues would go away if these properties had a DA,” says Keith. “These properties are being run as businesses in a residential zone. “There are no rules for them. If they were a fish and chip shop or motor dealer they would have a DA. “But short-term rentals

don’t need one, so you don’t know if the property is up to fire or health standards.” Keith and Judy are surrounded by holiday homes, with around 11 in their Gerringong street. “On one side of us, for 50 weeks of the year the place is rented for the weekend or the whole week. “Mostly, the guests are OK. But sometimes the property, which sleeps six, will have 20 people staying. “The owner lives in Sydney so doesn’t know.”

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A group of locals are taking further action on Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) ahead of the NSW Fair Trading new property and complaints registers which are expected to be introduced later in 2021. A Kiama Central Precinct sub-committee plans to work with other precincts and councillors to look at whether a STRA property should require a Development Application (DA) and how Council will enforce the proscribed numbers of guests in these properties (ie two adults per

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On the late tabling of Kiama Council’s audited accounts for 2019/20, Acting General Manager, Jessica Rippon, indicated that corrective actions were being taken to improve performance against the six Fit for the Future ratios (at June three were met). The Bugle asked her to expand on her comments, and this is her response:

A four day, 650km journey from Bondi to the Blue Mountains and back, via Lithgow, Goulburn and Kiama, has raised $175,000 to support the work of Dementia Australia. Mayor Mark Honey welcomed the 40 cyclists, including our own Hamish Armytage, to Kiama at the end of Day 3 of the Bondi2BlueMtns Ride to Remember. Nick Young, one of the founders of the original Bondi2Berry Ride fundraising campaign in 2016, says they decided to keep the longer ride within the state this year, after the eight day 2019 Ride from Bondi to Brighton Beach in Melbourne. “There was a lot of elevation, and it was challenging, but that is what we sign up for – to do a decent bike ride that is tangible enough to make people notice and get more attention.” The riders’ sleeves had the poignant messages of Riding for Dad, Riding for Mum and Riding to Remember.

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Bells ring for action on climate change

The bells of St Peter and Paul Church were rung as part of a global climate action event, to sound the alarm for the climate crisis. The event ‘Sacred People, Sacred Earth’ was coordinated by the newly formed GreenFaith International Network and the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC). It called for a COVID-19 recovery under a Multi Faith Statement to help create a more just world order and address environmental issues in the lead up to the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference in November. Jenni Wiles is the lucky win- all on tenderhooks.” “The gathering was about ner of our Bugle App launch They enjoyed Gerringong having a group from Kiama competition, and is now the so much that last September unite and integrate with proud owner of a new iPad they bought a small villa to what is happening within Air. holiday in regularly. faith communities all over “Mine is so old it can’t be “We used to always look for Australia,” says Denis Quinn, updated, so I’m thrilled to get The Bugle when we were in organiser of the event. a new one,” she said. town to see what was going “The desire is to influence “It is the first thing I’ve won on, but now the App is great world leaders before they since I won an AC/DC record for keeping us up-to-date and meet for the talks at the end at school.” involved,” says Jenni. of the year. Jenni and her partner “That’s how we found out “We want action from discovered our area only last about L’Etape, and we are the government in terms of year when seeking stress re- coming down especially to emissions reductions and lief from the fires near their watch it go through. addressing all of the envihome in Buxton. “We went to watch the ronmental issues we are “We live on four acres that Tour Down Under, and it was experiencing globally.” is mostly bush, and we were great fun.” Places of worship around

the world were asked to make noise for climate justice. ARRCC Kiama organised a ringing of the church bell, a prayer, reflection and

a commitment to continuing action. “We all want to achieve the degree of change which is now quite considerable to

Although March 17 is traditionally the day gardeners plant their Sweet Pea seeds, things are different for the volunteers at Kiama’s Peace Park. It is the day they aim to have the bed of St. Patrick roses looking their best. The bed was planted by the local Rose Society in 2011 to recognize the strong historical links between Kiama and Ireland. St Patrick is a hybrid tea rose which blooms throughout summer into autumn. “It is at its best around St

Patrick’s Day,” according to NSW Rose Society President, and Jamberoo local, Colin Hollis. “It is a bright yellow rose with green overtones, and a remarkable long vase life of up to three weeks.”

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Grand old house to be restored This is a good news story for people concerned about the loss of local character and links with the past associated with the current wave of development. A local landmark house on Manning Street, listed in the heritage register, has recently sold to a couple committed to restoring it to its former glory. Carrie Stannard and David Johnson already have a track record for their heritage restoration work, and the awards to prove their dedication. She won one thirty years ago for restoring a house in Lane Cove, and in 2019 they won the Greater Inner West Council’s Marrickville Medal, an annual award for heritage conservation and restoration for their work on a cottage in Leichhardt. “We both share a passion for restoring beautiful old buildings,” says Carrie. “The more dilapidated they are, the harder I fall.” With this one, she fell in love with the property before even seeing inside, or even the outside properly. “After just glimpsing the chimneys and roof over the

hedge, I thought, ‘what a beautiful roof’.” The 841m2 property wasn’t even on the market, and it took Michelle Lay of Ray White some time to bring both parties together to make the sale. While many of the original Federation features are still in place, there is a considerable amount of work to do. This includes rectifying the damage caused when a car ran into the bay window of the wooden house, in 2018. “We aren’t afraid of a challenge,” says Carrie. “For us it was about saving the house. “It would have been a crime for it to have been lost.” The house was designed and built by the first owner, noted local photographer and artist Samuel Cocks. He lived there until he died in 1948, and his wife, Elizabeth Hindmarsh continued to live there until she died in 1959. “We want to take it back to its heyday in 1915,” says Carrie. The photo below shows the house at this time, when the Waratah March entered Kiama from the South.

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“It would have been at the entrance to the town then,” says David. They believe construction of the house was started in 1910 and finished in 1912. This makes it considerably

younger than the two other white houses to its north, even though they are often associated with each other. The neighbours call them ‘the three sisters’. The couple are eager to get the renovation underway, under the guidance of the heritage architect they worked with in Leichhardt. “We have a great rapport,” says Carrie. “We want it to be authentic, but also function for our family.” They have engaged local builder Phil Young to do the work. “He’s as passionate about it as we are,” says Carrie. Work is currently underway by consultants engaged by Kiama Council to assess whether other houses like this should be given protection by inclusion on the heritage register of the Kiama

Local Environment Plan. Carrie and David welcome the history of their house being recognised. “It is so important that these houses are protected for future generations, rather than being lost through development.” The new residents have quickly felt at home in the region, helped by discovering previously unknown links to the area. “I found out only after we bought the house that in 1849 my great, great, great grandfather settled in Kiama, over near Bombo cemetery, when he came out from Sussex,” says Carrie. “I wonder if that is why I feel so very at home here.” David has also discovered a family connection. “I knew my mother’s family (Cook) were from the South Coast, but my daughter has

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just tracked down my great grandparents are in Gerringong cemetery.” Another old house on Manning Street, without a heritage listing but with R3 zoning, has since sold for $1.88 million. A motion at the Central Precinct to have an interim listing put on it and two neighbouring houses did not go forward as a sale in itself is not seen as a trigger for a property to be imminently under threat. The report of the heritage consultants engaged by Council to assess whether other properties should be given protection has been handed in to staff, and is expected to be soon presented to a Council meeting for endorsement to go on exhibition.

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Eyes reveal the risks of melanoma University of Queensland researchers have found that freckles and moles appearing on the coloured part of the eye, the iris, indicate a high risk of melanoma, particularly in people under 40 years of age. Dermatology Research Centre’s Associate Professor Rick Sturm said the presence of pigmented lesions was an effective predictor of the risk of melanoma that complemented traditional factors. “We found the presence of three or more iris pigmented lesions was associated with a 45 percent increased risk of melanoma,” Dr Sturm said. “This association was particularly strong in people under 40. “The presence of iris freckling and naevi (moles), provides additional information about an individual’s melanoma risk over and above factors like blue eyes, red hair, fair skin and the number of moles on the skin.” The study, involving Professor H. Peter Soyer and Dr Antonia Laino, involved 1117 participants of European background living in South-East Queensland. Dr Laino said the results showed that participants with pigmented lesions were 1.45 times more likely to develop melanoma. “This association was particularly strong in people under 40, suggesting a genetic susceptibility,” she said. The UQ Diamantina Institute study is published in the British Journal of Dermatology. If you have any concerns about your eye health then give us a call to make an appointment.

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Council farewells Liz Hall TO THE When Council implemented its new telephone system two years ago, it was a popular choice to call it Lizzie, after long serving employee Liz Hall. “When I started back at Council in November 1976 as a 16 year old, my first job was to work on the switchboard, one of those old ones that had cables to plug in,” she says. In the years since then, with just a bit of time off to have her children and work casually while rearing them, Liz has worked at a variety of mostly financially related jobs. “I’m definitely the longest serving inside worker,” she says, listing the development of Blue Haven and the Leisure Centre as amongst the big changes she has seen. Over the years she has had a lot of contact with the public, including the role she has held for the last fifteen years as the Cemeteries Coordinator. She has brought a much appreciated human face to the role. “It has been sad to hear of people that I know passing on, but I’m glad I’ve been there to treat them the way I would like to be treated when going through grief or trauma.” As part of the Engineering & Works team, her role has also included coordinating their budget and looking

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Just wanting to say my piece about the image associated with the International Women’s Day article in your 6 March edition (page 2). The choice of image to accompany the article was really ridiculous. To make this very clear – I am a very large fan of burlesque and am always impressed by the skill and creativity that it requires. I would gladly see this image accompanying an article about the show on its own. That said, the article was about more than that section of the program so two complementary images or the Spring into a healthier you. like would have been more • Want to move more & do more? in keeping with the day – all women, of all ages and all • Planning a new exercise programme? leaders in their fields. Helping girls and women after requests to film in the She says she has stayed • Tired of feeling stiff & sore? Kiama area. with Council all this time be- to become empowered in all areas of their lives. When Liz started at Coun- cause of the people and the That would be a good cil, she thinks there were 50 way they treat each other. to 60 indoor staff, about one “I’ve loved working for this representation of all that International Women’s Day is quarter of the current size. organisation. about... It was when the Council “I’ve seen a lot of change, Edwina Foulsham, was still run in the old Coun- but we are still one big family Jamberoo cil Chambers, with Percy despite the growth. Noble as Mayor and Tony “I couldn’t fault working We’re here to Clerk. supporthere.” your Madderson as Town spine and health. As for retirement, “I am “I’ve seen a lotjoint of change, We welcome letters. it was so much more formal looking forward to helping Word limit of 150. Writers’ in the early days, with all the out with the grandchildren, Taylor Chinames ropraand ctiaddresses c Kiammust a bosses being addressed as gardening and enjoying our 1/89 Manning Street, Kiama be provided. Letters published Mr,” says Liz. beautiful town,” she says. at the Editor’s discretion. “The conditions are also so “I may give back as a Send to news@ much better now, with Coun- volunteer. www.taylorchiropractic.com.au thebuglenewspaper.com.au cil being very supportive.”

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Jazz & Blues Festival is to keep on giving Teetering between exhaustion and exhilaration after the success of the 2021 Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival, organiser Becky Guggisberg is amazed at how well it went after being pulled together in just six weeks. “Once it was feasible to go ahead, we felt we had to do it,” she says. “The Festival has always been a wonderful thing for our town, but if the last year has taught us anything it is that culture and connection is what keeps us happy.” Together with Morgan Lewis of Fillmore’s (see page 9), she devised a hectic program of 58 performances by 31 acts, across 22 venues. “The musicians were so pleased to be able to perform again, and there was a real connection between them. It really was a beautiful thing,” she says. Their meagre budget meant that this year was the first time ticketed events were included in the program. “We had the added pressure of selling the tickets, but it all worked well and now we have the confidence to bring people down and pay them what they are worth,”

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Becky says. The momentum of the festival is giving Becky and Morgan the energy to follow it up with a season of live music by visiting performers, being held at Fillmores or The Pavillion. “This is going back to the Festival’s roots, when it brought well known artists to town,” she says. “As a community, we have to honour the energy of the festival as it is loved by so many.” They are also already looking to next year, having set

a date – 11-13 March – and begun thinking about the musician application process. “We’re also looking for a new person to design the poster, as our connection with the visual arts has always been strong.” Not being able to afford a professional photographer this year, Becky and Morgan are keen for anyone who has good quality photographs of the event to get in touch to help them promote next year’s event.

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Dr Monty Badami became known to Bugle readers during the COVID lockdown through his unique and encouraging anthropological perspective on what was happening to us as individuals and a community. Now that it is possible, his Habitus group is again running a camp program locally, to create supportive connections between dads or male mentors and their sons. It aims to help build stronger communities with a focus on communication and wellbeing. “Through these camps we are setting up important relationships of trust, respect and honesty that will support us and our kids through their teenage years,” says Dr Badami.

“The games and stories we share in the camp are an opportunity to really spend one on one time together and connect and press that reset button without the distractions of daily life.” The program will also include fun team bonding activities to help the kids feel secure, connected to family and valued in a way that has a positive impact on their wellbeing. It also teaches the parents a number of parenting strategies and lets them experience a strong emotional attachment with their child through the development skills and activities. “You walk away feeling like you have connected deeply, vulnerably and authentically with your kids, yourself and

the other dads in the group,” says Dr Badami. “Once they come to the event, they can’t deny how valuable it is and we want everyone to get a taste of this experience for themselves.” There will also be a fathers and daughters camp in May and a parents and children camp in October. This camp is open to boys in years 4, 5 & 6. It will be held at Kiama Public School on 27-28 March. The cost is $250, including all meals and fully facilitated activities. To book visit: https://www. trybooking.com/BNRGZ Email: contact@habitus.org or Monty on 0405271757

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He sees it as a low key multi-use space which has the possibility of filling a niche for the whole community. “It’s a family friendly space and fully-inclusive. It’s about good products, great music and being inclusive of the community,” says Morgan. “I want it to be a hub for Kiama and I think it’s needed here in regards to mental health as well as it being really important that there is art and music in our community.” Fillmore’s is not open as a 9-5 business, but will hold pop-up music and art events. Given its successful launch

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Joe’s year is shaping up History lost in Jerrara fire Kiama’s Joe Mungovan has used the COVID imposed quiet time to focus on his song writing and recording. He is looking forward to a big year ahead after being picked as a finalist for the International Songwriting Competition, as well as working on his first full length album. The International Songwriting Competition is an annual contest for musicians across the world to have their songs judged by famous musicians in the industry, including the likes of Coldplay and Tom Waits. Joe’s song You + Me has made it into the finals for the Unpublished category. With more than 26,000 entries into the competition, he and the other finalists make up only one per cent of all entries. The winners will be announced in late April or early May. “I made the semis in both the Adult Contemporary and Unpublished categories which was cool and now I’m in the finals for Unpublished,” says Joe. “I’m excited to see what happens next with it, hopefully I can get the win.” Joe received great reviews for You + Me when it was released last September, and also for Lemon + Lime, released in February. “There’s been a really

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is focusing on the fact that no one was injured, and the fire didn’t spread to their house. “We are so grateful to the community for all their support,” says Rebecca. “Friends, family, strangers – the whole community has been wonderful and we appreciate that from the bottom of our hearts. “It wasn’t just us that was affected by the loss, we had practically strangers and friends crying and devastated

positive response for Lemon + Lime, people are getting around it and it’s getting national airplay on triple J and other radio stations,” says Joe. His plans for the rest of the year include a debut album that will include these two songs, as well as a tour when restrictions fully ease. “I was living in a studio down in Kangaroo Valley

during COVID. All the tours were cancelled but I was lucky enough to have the space to create and write more music,” says Joe. “I’m still working on it at the moment but this album will be my first full length album and I’m really looking forward to getting it out into the world. I think it’s got some great songs on it.” by Jack Wallner

by the loss of history. “Even if they were fully insured, most items could never be replaced. They were one of a kind.” The cause of the fire is still be investigated, but it is not being treated as suspicious. “The neighbours heard an explosion around 11.30am,” says Rebecca. “The fire brigade got here at about 12.30, and when I got here just after 1pm it was well and truly alight.” She says her father’s life-

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time commitment to helping others makes this loss even harder for her. “Dad [who owns a scaffolding business] has been so generous his whole life, donating thousands of hours of his time and labour plus materials to friends, strangers and community groups. “This has included donating all the scaffold, and his labour erecting and dismantling it, to the HARS Museum so they can work on their huge planes – all for free and wanting nothing in return for the past 10 years. “My whole life he has done these things which sure makes it even more heartbreaking, as he doesn’t deserve this.”

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As we’ve extended the Drop Off an extra five days there’s plenty of spaces left. You just need to register first via Council’s website: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/ hbwmarch2021 This time round you can also register twice to help those who have more than one load of bulky items to dispose of. Another event coming up next month is the 2021 Seniors Festival (13 – 24 April). This is the largest seniors’ festival in the Southern Hemisphere, and the Seniors Week Committee has again produced a full and varied program. The events allow the older

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The Watsons worked with Mayor Mark Honey and the Council traffic committee to have line markings put on the road to stop guests parking across their driveway. Cars are now fined when they park illegally. The Watsons have endured weekends where neighbouring guests have thrown beer cans into the street and urinated from the balcony. “The police told us to call them in the event of disturbance, day or night,” Keith says. He advises the following procedure to report disturbances in an effective way: • call Illawarra Police on 4232 5599 (do not use 000 unless there is an emergency) • note the police officer’s name and request a CAD or COPS number • note the date and time you report the incident. “Once the noise level interferes unreasonably with the comfort of another it can be deemed ‘offensive’ and action can be taken under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997,” says Inspector Aaron Wunderlich, Youth and Crime Prevention Duty Offer at Lake Illawarra Police. by Perrie Croshaw

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Caring for Hyams Creek Major bush regeneration work has started at Hyams Creek in Jamberoo, on the west side of the Churchill St bridge, to restore and enhance the creek’s ecosystem. South East Local Land Services has provided Kiama Council with funding assistance as part of its South Coast Riparian Corridors project, to get the $38,000 project underway. Over time Hyams Creek has been degraded by erosion from livestock and the invasion of Coral trees and woody weeds, like the small-leaved Privet. These plants choke waterways and threaten the existence and biodiversity of native flora. “The plan is to take out all of the unwanted vegetation and regenerate it with native species,” says Byron Robinson, Environmental and Sustainability Officer at Kiama Council. “It’s a big job and it’ll be an ongoing process, but the funding assistance from Local Land Services will really help. “The clearing and replanting is aimed to be done by the end of April but it’s the maintenance to keep it growing and free of weeds that will take time.” Contractors will be hired to do the specialist work of tree removal, excavation and planting in the area. All of the

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maintenance and future work will then be done by Kiama Council. “We will start with spraying the area, then cutting it all back, laying down jute weed mat and then replanting with new native vegetation,” says Mr Robinson. “We will also create a five metre buffer from the top of the river bank to re-establish a riparian zone, so we can have more deep-rooted vegetation stabilising the bank.” Hyams Creek is a tributary of the Minnamurra River, so this project will benefit the River as well as the other freshwater creeks running through the Valley.

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“The restoration of this area will help stop cattle from going down into the creek from the other side which ruins water quality, and the buffer of vegetation will definitely provide some sort of filtration for it,” says Mr Robinson The project will provide social and environmental benefits for the native riparian corridor and create a new look for the park. “There will be about 550 plants and about 100 different ground covers planted. It’ll a be a mix of plants with some subtropical rainforest species to create further

diversity in the area,” he says. “Some people were concerned about the previous work done by the private landholders across the creek when they were cutting the Coral trees down but like this project, they are all weed species and we will replant the area with natives to make this area even better.” The last time major bush rehabilitation work of this type was funded and completed was in Gainsborough over two years ago, with the removal of Coral trees and the replanting of other native species.

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The case for desexing cats

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Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake is located at an altitude of 3,810 metres (12,500 feet) amidst the magnificent Andes Mountains. The lake straddles both Peru and Bolivia and is 190 km long by 80 km wide at its widest point. Close to the Peruvian city of Puno, visitors can enjoy a fascinating visit to the floating reed islands, home of the Uros people. These hardy souls claim a connection with the Incas, who came to prominence in the early part of the 15th

century. The islands are quite small. The larger ones house up to 10 families while smaller ones, about 30 metres in diameter, just two or three families. The islands are made from the totora reed and have a life of about 30 years. But the upkeep is never ending with new layers of reeds being added all the time as the reeds below the water rot. The totora reed is also used for making furniture, small boats and, of course, handicrafts for visitors. The quality of life for these

people has improved over the last decade or so with ‘modern’ waste disposal systems now in place; solar panels for lights, television and you guessed it... phone charging! The Uros fish and hunt for birds. They also keep guinea pigs (a Peruvian speciality) and ducks for their eggs. Ninety percent of the fish in the lake are not found anywhere else in the world. Fires for cooking are built on a layer of stones to protect the reeds. This is probably number one on their risk assessment, if they have one. Residents wear layers of

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clothing, mostly woollen, to protect themselves from the intense cold at times, the wind, and the sun which at this altitude can burn fiercely. Many women still wear distinctive hats and full skirts. One of the benefits cited of a reed island way of life is that an annoying neighbour can be cut off from the island and set adrift! Ross Harrison, Werri Beach If you’d like to share your travel story, send your postcard to: news@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au

The Animal Welfare League says the number of stray and unwanted cats is increasing and leading to environmental problems because people are not desexing their cats. The League is a NSWbased organisation working through branches to provide subsidised desexing of pets and feral animals and the organisation of foster care. “There are a huge number of stray or feral animals and people who have pets who can’t afford to desex them, so we provide vouchers for people who are on pensions or healthcare cards to get a subsidised price with our vets,” says Donna Ashelford, President of Animal Welfare League, Illawarra Branch. The need to desex cats is vital to stop them hunting wildlife, fighting and reproducing quickly. “Stray cats can get native wildlife, they can get sick because nobody looks after them, they can get run over, attacked by dogs and of course, breed more,” says Donna. Her branch has recently looked after a 16 month old cat, responsible a line of 23 offspring. “We commonly see pregnant cats at six months of age and then there is about a

60 day gestation period. The kittens then get six weeks to wean and then the mother can get pregnant again. “All the problems essentially go away if cats are desexed and we’re hoping councils and the State Government provide us with funding to get more happening,” says Donna. The League is planning to set up a virtual branch between the Shoalhaven and the Illawarra, to help get more cats desexed and recruit more volunteers to help out with foster care of kittens. “At this stage we don’t have anything set up in Kiama but we do have a vet in the Shoalhaven that is setting up a clinic in Shell Cove shortly so we can align with them, once that happens,” says Donna. “We don’t have a physical presence, but operate entirely through foster carers providing for cats in their homes. “We are hoping people in Kiama would be happy to foster and be available to provide supplies for other foster carers.” For more information on desexing, adoption or foster care visit: www.awlnsw.com.au

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